Category: Jewish News

Detroit and Boston’s 16u baseball teams demonstrated the true meaning of the Maccabi Games with a game of pick-up baseball. Photo Courtesy of Jason Miller At the Maccabi Games last week, the Detroit 16U baseball team, coached by Rabbi Jason Miller, was eliminated from the tournament as was the Boston …

Holocaust survivor shares his thoughts on the recent comparisons between Nazi concentration camps and detention centers at the Southern border. By Michael Weiss I am a Holocaust survivor. I read in the paper and saw on the television that a congresswoman compared American detention centers at our Southern borders to …

Head to Brownie’s on the Lake in St. Clair Shores for a fun summer evening. Photos via Brownie’s on the Lake Facebook Another unknown to many, the Joe Vicari Restaurant Group operation is not only a restaurant … Celebrating its ninth season on Lake St. Clair, the site was the …

In 2001, Bruce Hoffman set out to create an incredible garden surrounding his Bloomfield Hills home. Photography by Derrick Martinez Around 2001, Bruce Hoffman decided he was sick and tired of seeing messy grounds surrounding his lovely Bloomfield Hills home, where he and his wife, Shelly, had lived since 1996. …

Photos courtesy of Adat Shalom Kids of all ages gathered at a beautiful picnic site on the grounds of the Detroit Zoo on July 20 to celebrate Shabbat. Rabbi Rachel Shere and Hazz’n Dan Gross of Adat Shalom Synagogue led a music-filled Shabbat morning of song and prayer. Enthusiastic participants …

U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin breaks down what the Democratic presidential candidates need to accomplish and the issues you should know. Featured Photo Courtesy of Hannah Lindow After the Democratic Debate in Detroit, U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin who represents Michigan’s 8th congressional district, shares thoughts on the Democratic Presidential candidates and …

When it comes to extending a welcome mat for Maccabi Youth Games athletes, artists and their families, none has matched the Detroit Jewish community’s creativity, resourcefulness, hospitality — or frequency. Beginning Sunday and running through Aug. 9, the Maccabi Games will be staged here for the sixth time since 1984. …

This weekend marks final performances of Stargazers at Theatre Nova in Ann Arbor. One weekend remains to see the Michigan premiere of Stargazers by award-winning playwright Reina Hardy. This magical story revolves around astrophysicist grad student Rupert (Eddie Rothermel), who is as intent on making the next major astronomical discovery …

Birmingham Temple for Humanistic Judaism places art installations opposing the current administration’s stance towards immigration. Featured image courtesy of Rabbi Jeffrey Falick As a statement of opposition to the stance of the current administration towards immigrants, the Birmingham Temple for Humanistic Judaism has placed an installation of political art on …

The Oxford Recovery Center in Brighton and Troy breathes new life into children with autism and brain injuries. Sponsored by Oxford Recovery Center From delayed learning and speech, to cognitive impairments and social functioning, autism affects every aspect of a child’s life. What if there was a therapy that could …